Lesser Emperor - British Dragonfly Society

Description

Smaller and duller than the more common Emperor Dragonfly.

Male: Dull with blue banding near top of abdomen.

Female: blue abdomen, yellow near the top.

Weight	1
Latin Name	Anax parthenope
Habitat	Breeds in ponds and small lakes and can tolerate brackish water.
Status & Distribution	Rare but currently annual migrant. First recorded 1996, Gloucestershire; has bred in Cornwall.
Similar Species	Emperor larger green abdomen Vagrant Emperor brown eyes lighter brown abdomen.
Species Group	Dragonflies
Identification Notes	Length: 71mm Green eyes. Brown abdomen. Male: Brown abdomen with bright blue “saddle” at S2. Female: Blue abdomen with black band down the middle.
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